Black November · Members
Your designation fee, half price
You're already a CIBA member. Until 30 November 2026, the designation that puts a Chartered title after your name costs half the usual fee.
Offer ends at 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026
Your membership is in place. Your title isn't yet.
When a client or employer asks what you are, a designation answers in one line. Membership on its own doesn't give you a title to use after your name, on your CV or on your letterhead, and it doesn't put you on the public register.
Designation fees this November
| Designation | Usual annual fee | Black November |
|---|---|---|
| Chartered Bookkeeper (CBK) | R1,800 | R900 |
| Chartered Financial Administrator (CFAdmin) | R2,125 | R1,062.50 |
| Chartered Business Accountant in Commerce (CBAC) | R2,900 | R1,450 |
| Chartered Financial Manager (CFM) | R4,855 | R2,427.50 |
| Chartered Chief Financial Officer (CCFO) | R7,085 | R3,542.50 |
| Chartered Business Accountant in Practice (CBAP) | R5,860 | R2,930 |
| CBAP with Specialist Licence for Regulated Services | R7,220 | R3,610 |
South African fees, per year. CFM and CCFO also carry a once-off application fee (R2,500 for CFM, R5,500 for CCFO), which is paid in full; the 50% applies to the designation fee. Prices include VAT. Namibian applicants and members pay half of the Namibian fee shown on our designation page.
Which designation you qualify for depends on your qualifications and experience. Try the Designation Assessor or compare the designations.
Offer ends at 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026
What a designation adds
Designations give employers and clients confidence and reduce their risk. They also show your commitment to ethics and lifelong learning.
- A Chartered title to use after your name
- A listing on CIBA's searchable member register, so anyone can check your standing
- A CEO-signed "Back Me Up" letter that spells out your role and value
- Rewards for ethical conduct that support your career or practice
- A route to licensed services such as tax and independent reviews, where your designation allows
How to apply
Have your ID, your highest qualification and your CV or proof of experience ready. Assessment usually takes 1 to 2 weeks and your invoice follows it. Submit your application by 30 November 2026 to qualify for the 50% discount.
- Log in at accounts.myciba.org.
- Go to My Applications and select Apply for a Designation.
- Select your designation and upload the required supporting documents.
- Submit your application for assessment.
- We issue your invoice after assessment. Your 50% discount is applied automatically. If it isn't, use promo code CIBAD50.
- Submit your application by 23:59 on 30 November 2026 to qualify. If your invoice is issued after 30 November, you still get the 50% discount, as long as you pay it in full by its due date.
Get the title before the price goes back up
From 1 December 2026, full designation fees apply again.
Offer ends at 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026
Questions we get asked
Do I pay my membership fee again?
No. Your active membership carries across. You only cover the designation fee, at half price until 30 November.
Which designation should I choose?
The one that matches the work you do now, either inside a finance team (Commerce) or as an outsourced professional (Practice). You can upgrade as your role grows. The Designation Assessor can point you in the right direction.
I have lots of experience but not the formal qualification. Can I still apply?
Recognition of prior learning and experience is available. The requirements are on each designation's page, or ask us to call you and we'll check.
What documents do I need?
Your ID, your highest qualification and your CV or other proof of experience.
How long does approval take?
Usually 1 to 2 weeks, depending on verification.
What if my invoice arrives after 30 November?
You still get the 50% discount, as long as you submitted your application by 23:59 on 30 November 2026 and you pay the invoice in full by its due date. If it isn't paid by then, the standard fee applies.
Prefer to talk first?
Ask us to call you
Leave your number and the CIBA Membership team will aim to phone you within one working day.
- We check which offer applies to you
- We answer your questions about fees and requirements
- We help you finish before the offer ends on 30 November
Ready now? You don't need to wait for our call.
Apply for your designationT&Cs apply. Offer valid from 2 November 2026 until 23:59 on Monday 30 November 2026. Prices include VAT. For active CIBA members who submit a designation application by 23:59 on 30 November 2026. Eligibility and designation requirements apply. Read the full Black November terms and conditions.